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GMC91 · 07-12-2010, 03:28 PM

I need to get a job lol.

oldblue1968chevy · 07-12-2010, 03:40 PM

Go get one...

I probably need one, I turn 18 in august (still 1 more year of school). Whats your plans after school, btw what grade ya in

GMC91 · 07-12-2010, 07:18 PM

Ill be a senior this year, and Ill be 18 in Sept. Idk yet, Im thinking machinist.

GMC91 · 07-13-2010, 01:51 PM

Alrighty now, here is some progress pics for ya'll.

I started the body work on the driver's side door. I used short hair fiberglass filler first, then sand, then coated it with light weight bondo.

I am also working on the bed, cut out the rust and got one patch panel done.

Yes I welded it in before fiberglassin.

Then first layer agian with short hair fiber glass filler.

Now I am working on the other side.

And yes, both sides were covered with bondo to hide the rust.

Thats it for now, hoping to have this done today body work and all.

oldblue1968chevy · 07-13-2010, 05:41 PM

dang your doing good i wish i had the know how for this...haha maybe next year i'll hire you out, $.10 hour sound good ?

GMC91 · 07-13-2010, 05:56 PM

lol, what you need done?

**GruntMoanCough** · 07-13-2010, 06:31 PM

Atta boy, gettin' 'er done!

oldblue1968chevy · 07-13-2010, 08:57 PM

lol, well imma probably find a cab that needs rockers cab corners or something like that...heck by know you should have it down pat

GMC91 · 07-14-2010, 02:21 PM

I feel pretty good about putting rocker and cab corners in lol.

oldblue1968chevy · 07-14-2010, 02:32 PM

i could do cab corners i think, but rockers (door gap hanging doors lol) is not my thing, neither is floor supports...or A/B pillars..

GMC91 · 07-14-2010, 03:16 PM

Yeah I can do rockers, but everything else nah...let some one else handle it lol.

GMC91 · 07-14-2010, 05:20 PM

GMC, were ya been man? Ive been waiting for your input on what Ive done so far.

Chlsnk · 07-14-2010, 05:23 PM

Rockers arent to terrible I always shut the door on the new rocker tac it in place then you can open the door knowing your gap is alright and weld away.

**GruntMoanCough** · 07-15-2010, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMC91

GMC, were ya been man? Ive been waiting for your input on what Ive done so far.

Lurking about and...... waiting for you to finish your "holidays"

(^^ post #257).

GMC91 · 07-16-2010, 01:09 AM

Been getting some work done. I got the passenger side rust area all sanded out.

I also got the driver side started and almost finished.

And I also brought another gallon of primer.

And today, my dad and me went to pick this up.

oldblue1968chevy · 07-16-2010, 09:34 AM

sweet!!!!! I cant wait, im hurrying too I go back to school in a few weeeks!!!?!?!!!?

ERBSIX · 07-16-2010, 10:08 AM

How much did you give for the compressor?

GMC91 · 07-16-2010, 12:47 PM

We got it at the tool shed for $440 before taxes and it was like $478 total.

ERBSIX · 07-16-2010, 01:53 PM

Woah. Too rich for my blood.

I have been doing all my work at a buddy's shop with a 60 gallon tank, dual moisture traps, and everything, but I want to bring my part's/practice truck home and work on it so I've been shopping for my own air compressor that can sustain a sand blaster, cutting wheel, or dual-action sander.

How small can I go?

GMC91 · 07-16-2010, 03:07 PM

You need at least 10 CFM at 90 PSI to run the tools you want. Try shoping on ebay or something.

ERBSIX · 07-16-2010, 03:13 PM

Tank size?

p.s. Sorry to jack your thread GMC91! But thanks a million for the advice.
I have to admit, I was pretty jealous to read your thread and see the abilities you have at such a young age to just dive into this project. Keep up the good work and keep updating us old farts so we can learn from you! :-)

GMC91 · 07-16-2010, 08:37 PM

Thanks, that put a smile on my face today. As for tank size Ive used a 30 gallon on my first truck. Didnt do very well, had to keep stopping to let the tank build back up. But for the past 5 years Ive used a 50 gallon, and it was great. Just had to let it cool down sometimes. And now Im using a 60 gallon, 5 horse compressor and it just beats everything Ive used.

ERBSIX · 07-16-2010, 10:29 PM

I want to get the simplest, siphon sand blaster.
I am going to be more practicing on sheet metal to begin with before I work on anything which will go on my finished truck.

I will be working on small parts, so do you think that simple siphon feed with this air compressor will let me get the job done?

Siphon Sandblaster Gun: (link)

GMC91 · 07-17-2010, 12:25 AM

That should work, you might have to let it catch up every now and then. But it should work.

ERBSIX · 07-17-2010, 12:38 AM

Thanks man! I'll un-jack your thread now!

Get us some new pics so we can see that 60 gal. in action!

07-12-2010, 03:28 PM	#251
GMC91 Always trouble Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartsellle, Al Posts: 1,111	Re: My 76 I need to get a job lol. __________________ 91 Silverado Regular cab, 2wd, swb-project truck 97 Silverado Extended cab, 2wd, swb-driver

07-12-2010, 03:40 PM	#252
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: My 76 Go get one... I probably need one, I turn 18 in august (still 1 more year of school). Whats your plans after school, btw what grade ya in __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

07-12-2010, 07:18 PM	#253
GMC91 Always trouble Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartsellle, Al Posts: 1,111	Re: My 76 Ill be a senior this year, and Ill be 18 in Sept. Idk yet, Im thinking machinist. __________________ 91 Silverado Regular cab, 2wd, swb-project truck 97 Silverado Extended cab, 2wd, swb-driver

07-13-2010, 01:51 PM	#254
GMC91 Always trouble Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartsellle, Al Posts: 1,111	Re: My 76 Alrighty now, here is some progress pics for ya'll. I started the body work on the driver's side door. I used short hair fiberglass filler first, then sand, then coated it with light weight bondo. I am also working on the bed, cut out the rust and got one patch panel done. Yes I welded it in before fiberglassin. Then first layer agian with short hair fiber glass filler. Now I am working on the other side. And yes, both sides were covered with bondo to hide the rust. Thats it for now, hoping to have this done today body work and all. __________________ 91 Silverado Regular cab, 2wd, swb-project truck 97 Silverado Extended cab, 2wd, swb-driver

07-13-2010, 05:41 PM	#255
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: My 76 dang your doing good i wish i had the know how for this...haha maybe next year i'll hire you out, $.10 hour sound good ? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

07-13-2010, 05:56 PM	#256
GMC91 Always trouble Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartsellle, Al Posts: 1,111	Re: My 76 lol, what you need done? __________________ 91 Silverado Regular cab, 2wd, swb-project truck 97 Silverado Extended cab, 2wd, swb-driver

07-13-2010, 06:31 PM	#257
GruntMoanCough Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pemberton, BC Posts: 1,075	Re: My 76 Atta boy, gettin' 'er done! __________________ My goal in life is to be as good a person as my dog already thinks I am - Unknown

07-13-2010, 08:57 PM	#258
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: My 76 lol, well imma probably find a cab that needs rockers cab corners or something like that...heck by know you should have it down pat __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

07-14-2010, 02:21 PM	#259
GMC91 Always trouble Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartsellle, Al Posts: 1,111	Re: My 76 I feel pretty good about putting rocker and cab corners in lol. __________________ 91 Silverado Regular cab, 2wd, swb-project truck 97 Silverado Extended cab, 2wd, swb-driver

07-14-2010, 02:32 PM	#260
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: My 76 i could do cab corners i think, but rockers (door gap hanging doors lol) is not my thing, neither is floor supports...or A/B pillars.. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

07-14-2010, 03:16 PM	#261
GMC91 Always trouble Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartsellle, Al Posts: 1,111	Re: My 76 Yeah I can do rockers, but everything else nah...let some one else handle it lol. __________________ 91 Silverado Regular cab, 2wd, swb-project truck 97 Silverado Extended cab, 2wd, swb-driver

07-14-2010, 05:20 PM	#262
GMC91 Always trouble Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartsellle, Al Posts: 1,111	Re: My 76 GMC, were ya been man? Ive been waiting for your input on what Ive done so far. __________________ 91 Silverado Regular cab, 2wd, swb-project truck 97 Silverado Extended cab, 2wd, swb-driver

07-14-2010, 05:23 PM	#263
Chlsnk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas city Posts: 756	Re: My 76 Rockers arent to terrible I always shut the door on the new rocker tac it in place then you can open the door knowing your gap is alright and weld away. __________________ *My 84 short bed build up*** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...68#post3481968

07-16-2010, 01:09 AM	#265
GMC91 Always trouble Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartsellle, Al Posts: 1,111	Re: My 76 Been getting some work done. I got the passenger side rust area all sanded out. I also got the driver side started and almost finished. And I also brought another gallon of primer. And today, my dad and me went to pick this up. __________________ 91 Silverado Regular cab, 2wd, swb-project truck 97 Silverado Extended cab, 2wd, swb-driver

07-16-2010, 09:34 AM	#266
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: My 76 sweet!!!!! I cant wait, im hurrying too I go back to school in a few weeeks!!!?!?!!!? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4



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07-16-2010, 10:08 AM	#267
ERBSIX Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 208	Re: My 76 How much did you give for the compressor? __________________ 78 Silverado 1/2 Ton LWB (restore) 78 Silverado 3/4 Ton LWB (parts truck & practice - eventually a work horse) My Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4082128 Ellis Benus - Web Design Columbia Mo & Google Fan Boy!

07-16-2010, 12:47 PM	#268
GMC91 Always trouble Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartsellle, Al Posts: 1,111	Re: My 76 We got it at the tool shed for $440 before taxes and it was like $478 total. __________________ 91 Silverado Regular cab, 2wd, swb-project truck 97 Silverado Extended cab, 2wd, swb-driver

07-16-2010, 01:53 PM	#269
ERBSIX Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 208	Re: My 76 Woah. Too rich for my blood. I have been doing all my work at a buddy's shop with a 60 gallon tank, dual moisture traps, and everything, but I want to bring my part's/practice truck home and work on it so I've been shopping for my own air compressor that can sustain a sand blaster, cutting wheel, or dual-action sander. How small can I go? __________________ 78 Silverado 1/2 Ton LWB (restore) 78 Silverado 3/4 Ton LWB (parts truck & practice - eventually a work horse) My Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4082128 Ellis Benus - Web Design Columbia Mo & Google Fan Boy!

07-16-2010, 03:07 PM	#270
GMC91 Always trouble Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartsellle, Al Posts: 1,111	Re: My 76 You need at least 10 CFM at 90 PSI to run the tools you want. Try shoping on ebay or something. __________________ 91 Silverado Regular cab, 2wd, swb-project truck 97 Silverado Extended cab, 2wd, swb-driver

07-16-2010, 03:13 PM	#271
ERBSIX Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 208	Re: My 76 Tank size? p.s. Sorry to jack your thread GMC91! But thanks a million for the advice. I have to admit, I was pretty jealous to read your thread and see the abilities you have at such a young age to just dive into this project. Keep up the good work and keep updating us old farts so we can learn from you! :-) __________________ 78 Silverado 1/2 Ton LWB (restore) 78 Silverado 3/4 Ton LWB (parts truck & practice - eventually a work horse) My Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4082128 Ellis Benus - Web Design Columbia Mo & Google Fan Boy!

07-16-2010, 08:37 PM	#272
GMC91 Always trouble Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartsellle, Al Posts: 1,111	Re: My 76 Thanks, that put a smile on my face today. As for tank size Ive used a 30 gallon on my first truck. Didnt do very well, had to keep stopping to let the tank build back up. But for the past 5 years Ive used a 50 gallon, and it was great. Just had to let it cool down sometimes. And now Im using a 60 gallon, 5 horse compressor and it just beats everything Ive used. __________________ 91 Silverado Regular cab, 2wd, swb-project truck 97 Silverado Extended cab, 2wd, swb-driver

07-16-2010, 10:29 PM	#273
ERBSIX Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 208	Re: My 76 I want to get the simplest, siphon sand blaster. I am going to be more practicing on sheet metal to begin with before I work on anything which will go on my finished truck. I will be working on small parts, so do you think that simple siphon feed with this air compressor will let me get the job done? Siphon Sandblaster Gun: (link) __________________ 78 Silverado 1/2 Ton LWB (restore) 78 Silverado 3/4 Ton LWB (parts truck & practice - eventually a work horse) My Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4082128 Ellis Benus - Web Design Columbia Mo & Google Fan Boy!

07-17-2010, 12:25 AM	#274
GMC91 Always trouble Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartsellle, Al Posts: 1,111	Re: My 76 That should work, you might have to let it catch up every now and then. But it should work. __________________ 91 Silverado Regular cab, 2wd, swb-project truck 97 Silverado Extended cab, 2wd, swb-driver

07-17-2010, 12:38 AM	#275
ERBSIX Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 208	Re: My 76 Thanks man! I'll un-jack your thread now! Get us some new pics so we can see that 60 gal. in action! __________________ 78 Silverado 1/2 Ton LWB (restore) 78 Silverado 3/4 Ton LWB (parts truck & practice - eventually a work horse) My Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4082128 Ellis Benus - Web Design Columbia Mo & Google Fan Boy!

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